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Sculpture along the trail


Discover some original and stunning sculpture made from a variety of materials along The River Stort Sculpture Trail.

'Flowing Onwards at Parndon Lock'
By Angela Godfrey, 2007, Dunhouse sandstone
Carved in Dunhouse sandstone: a millstone grit from Co. Durham, Flowing Onwards was inspired by the engineer, Thomas Yeoman. Speaking in October 1769, at the opening of the River Stort navigation in Bishops Stortford, his words continue to resonate with the site today.

'Mill at Latton Lock'
Nicola Burrell, 2007, Concrete
Inspired by the history of Latton Lock: once a busy water mill, Nicola Burrell has captured the water and the movement of mechanical parts to create a sculpture which both symbolises and evokes the heritage of this area.

'Short Stort Thoughts at Burnt Mill Lock'
Graeme Mitcheson, 2007, Peak Moor Sandstone
Incorporating objects that relate directly to the canal such as fish, ropes and chains, this work uses a series of globe shapes to symbolise the link that the River Stort Navigation has historically provided between Harlow and the rest of the world.

'The Flowing River at Harlow Lock'
Anthony Lysycia, 2008, Sandstone
The words 'man may come and go but the river goes on forever', taken by the artist as his inspiration for this work, were used by local historian Richard Thomas as he reflected on the role of waterways in our lives and communities.

'Over the Weir', raised walkway spanning the weir at Parndon Mill
Alan Freeman, 2008
The treads which make up this walkway are based on the shape and the grooves of a millstone, anchoring this contemporary art work to its setting along side the historic Parndon Mill. The metalwork which makes up the sides of the structure suggest growth and the natural environment which is integral to the feel of the site, ensuring the work compliments and is in harmony with its surroundings.

'Over the Weir', glasswork for the raised walkway spanning the weir at Parndon Mill
Karen Murphy, 2008
Karen Murphey creates site specific work that is inspired by its environment. In this case, each glass element as cast from specific items that were found in the vicinity of the bridge; including both natural flora as well as manmade objects that relate to the mill and the lock.

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Last updated: 22/10/2008